PND is brought on by the buildup of fluid in the lungs that impairspulmonary(lung) function.
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In people who have heart failure, lying down can cause significant fluid shifts in the body.
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Fluid tends to shift from the tissues into the plasma, which increases the plasma volume.
They require aggressive therapy right away to prevent a severe, possibly life-threatening, episode of heart failure.
With such treatments, heart failure can improve, and the heart sometimes becomes stronger.
A wide array of medications are given to treat heart failure, and therefore this condition.
Its up to your healthcare provider.
What you better know is that PNDalwaysindicates that a serious medical problem is going on.
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